Just Say It

Chapter 16~ Shooting Stars

When you wish upon a star, dreams come true

~Disney

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Darkness surrounded me, but I wasn't scared. My chest rose and fell evenly with no disruptions. Nothing was out of place except for the distant sound of someone calling my name. I grunted as the voice grew louder, my name echoing in the black abyss. I was happy where I was but I could feel my body being pulled out of the dream like state.

"Stacy, you've got to get up. Its 9:30." A large hand grasped my shoulder and gently shook.

"Mmm." I moaned, jerking my shoulder out of their hold.

"Stacy your parents have called and texted asking where you are."

I slowly opened my eyes, knowing I was not going to be able to go back to sleep anytime soon. Everything was blurry as my tired eyes tried to focus. I turned my head coming face to face with a pair of blue eyes and shaggy hair. "There we go!" Blake whispered, his hand coming in contact with my face as he placed stray hairs behind my ear, "See, we're making progress."

I mentally rolled my eyes, "What do you want?" I questioned, my voice laced with exasperation. Blake gave his award winning smile and cocked his head to the side looking at me from a different angle. I stared back with an equal amount of intensity, taking in Blake's appearance. His eyes seemed a little dull which I assumed was from lack of sleep, his hair slightly unkempt, but stylish nonetheless, and his lips a nice pink. A small smile made its way to my lips before I abruptly stuck out my hand towards Blake.

A look of confusion passed Blake's face before I continued, "Hand me my phone please."

Blake turned around, moving his head from side to side searching the coffee table for my phone. He shuffled through the abundance of interior magazines and papers covered in Naomi's drawings. When he finally spotted my phone, he gently grabbed it, placing the device face up in my hand.

I nodded, silently thanking Blake for his kind gesture. I lifted the phone to my face and pressed the circular button bringing the phone to life. The background was blurred as 5 little notifications popped up. 2 missed calls from mom, 1 from dad, and 2 texts from Clayton. I dragged one of the icons to the right, releasing the locks screen.

I quickly texted everyone back letting them know I was safe, before I flopped back down and placed my forearm over my eyes.

"When did I fall asleep?" I mumbled, as I racked my brain trying to remember what happened only hours ago.

"About halfway through the movie." Blake concluded.

The room grew silent once again, when it occurred to me that everyone must be in bed. I sat up, facing the blank T.V. and placed my face in my hands, "Im so sorry, your parents probably want me to go."

"Don't worry about crashing on the couch. My parents like you." He said shrugging. It grew quiet again before Blake abruptly said, "I wanna show you something." I slowly turned towards him with a questioning gaze.

"Like what?" I asked. Tilting my head upwards to meet his eyes.

Blake's six foot three stature towered over me. A smirk plastering his sculpted lips, "Its a surprise."

The cliché comment only made my curiosity increase. So, I too stood up. Blake nodded his head in approval before striding into the foyer to grab his worn converse. I followed suit and grabbed my shoes, sliding them on.

"I'll be right back." Blake informed me as he ran up the stairs, turning the corner out of sight. What could he honestly be taking me to at ten till ten at night. As I pondered what Blake was planning I didn't realize he had returned until grey material was thrown in my face.